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Loomis approves Recology rate increase after majority-protest hearing tied to regional tipping-fee hikes

Town of Loomis Town Council · June 14, 2023
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Summary

After a public hearing and one written protest, the Loomis Town Council approved Recology Auburn Placer's proposed rate adjustment, primarily driven by increased tipping fees at the Western Placer Waste Management Authority and a capped 4% cost-of-living adjustment for Recology staff.

The Loomis Town Council on June 13 closed a majority-protest hearing and approved a rate adjustment requested by Recology Auburn Placer. Town staff and Recology officials described the primary drivers of the increase as a January tipping-fee increase at the Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) and an additional tipping-fee step effective July 1, plus a capped 4% cost-of-living adjustment for Recology's labor costs.

Merrill (town staff) explained that Recology may request annual…

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